Monday, August 31, 2009

Helping Anxious Children- Care for Your Kids

- Have a child's general health checked by their general practitioner. Untreated allergies, anaemia, ear infections, or other medical conditions make it harder for anxious children to cope.

- Establishing routines will help reduce anxiety, as anxiety tends to disrupt routines. Work hard to build on regular patterns that make daily life more predictable.

- Teach children how to unwind using breathing method, metal imagery, and progressive muscular relaxation. They are tried and true ways to lower heart rates and increase feelings of calm.

- Physical exercise triggers a physical relaxations response- exercise will increase energy and ease the worry.

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